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Old Rail Trail – Athlone Castle loop from Ireland

Old Rail Trail – Athlone Castle loop from Ireland

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Old Rail Trail – Athlone Castle loop from Ireland

01:10

29.6km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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252 m

Sean's Bar – Ireland's Oldest Pub

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Listed in both Lonely Planet's "25 of the Most Incredible Bars in the World" and "50 Bars to Blow Your Mind," a visit to Sean's is a must! What's even …

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273 m

Saints Peter and Paul Church, Athlone

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After the dissolution of the monasteries at the time of the Reformation and the subsequent demise of the abbey, a small chapel was built within the confines of the old …

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7.86 km

Old Rail Trail

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Wonderful traffic-free cycling along this well-surfaced path. You're surrounded by trees and birdsong. Just be mindful of other users.

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11.3 km

Stone Arch Bridge on the Old Rail Trail

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The Old Rail Trail is part of the Ireland Greenway network. It weaves its way from the bustling town of Athlone and ends in the delightful old market town of …

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25.0 km

View of the Shannon Weir and Athlone Castle from Burgess Park

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A nice place to relax right on the water

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25.4 km

St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone

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Today's St. Mary's Church of Ireland is situated within the medieval city walls on a hilltop. There was a church on this site before the Reformation. The church was described …

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25.5 km

Athlone

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Athlone lies in the heart of Ireland and, at the same time, on the banks of the mighty River Shannon. It's no wonder, then, that it has long attracted the …

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29.4 km

Athlone Castle

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Viewed today, it still retains elements of the 1210 castle along with various additions and alterations made in response to advances in warfare.

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29.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

11.4 km

1.41 km

806 m

299 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

245 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

24°C

14°C

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Old Rail Trail – Athlone Castle loop from Ireland

Sean's Bar – Ireland's Oldest Pub

Saints Peter and Paul Church, Athlone

Old Rail Trail

Stone Arch Bridge on the Old Rail Trail

View of the Shannon Weir and Athlone Castle from Burgess Park

St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone

Athlone

Athlone Castle

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